LUNG HELPLINE | AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601

Eligibility

Open to anyone

Required documents

None

Hours

Mon 7 am - 9 pm Tue 7 am - 9 pm Wed 7 am - 9 pm Thu 7 am - 9 pm Fri 7 am - 9 pm Sat 9 am - 5 pm Sun 9 am - 5 pm

Languages

English

Application process

Call or website, agency will respond to voice messages the next business day

Fees

None

Service area

Illinois

Description

Provides a helpline to answer lung health questions. Registered nurses, respiratory therapists, and certified tobacco treatment specialists make up the helpline staff.

Provides information regarding:
- Quitting all forms of tobacco.
- Oxygen therapy resources.
- Managing chronic lung conditions (such as asthma, COPD, lung caner, and pulmonary fibrosis).
- Questions about medication, respiratory therapy, and pulmonary testing.
- Financial aid, medical equipment, and health insurance questions.
- Finding a doctor, medical specialist, or healthcare center.
- Connecting with support groups.
- Connecting with local resources to ensure continuity of care.

Providing organization

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION

Works to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.